Postcard: Greenland

AUTHOR(S)

Walsh, Bryan

PUB. DATE

August 2008

SOURCE

Time International (South Pacific Edition);8/18/2008, Issue 32, p3

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article discusses scientific research on global warming done in the Arctic by the North Greenland Eemian Ice Drilling (NEEM) project. Topics include drilling into the ice-core, the geodesic dome in which participants work, and analysis done on the earth's ancient atmosphere. Also discussed is preparing meals in the Arctic.

ACCESSION #

33889542

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